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Gypsy of the Year

Broadway’s best spread messages of unity, hope and resilience through satire, song and dance December 5 and 6, 2016, at the 28th annual Gypsy of the Year competition. Gypsy of the Year , which celebrated six weeks of dedicated fundraising from 55 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies, raised $4,492,636 for Broadway Cares. The […]

For the 27th year, the best and brightest Broadway “gypsies” showed off their talent and dedication with funny, dramatic, emotional and thought-provoking numbers at the annual Gypsy of the Year competition. More than 150 of the most talented singers and dancers in the ensembles of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows performed original dances, songs and […]

From a 40th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking show The Wiz to poignant social commentary on today’s headlines expressed through dance, the 26th annual edition of Gypsy of the Year showcased the immense talent displayed eight times a week by the gypsies of Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring productions. More than 200 gypsies came […]

From humorous solo skits to thrilling original dances, the 25th anniversary of Gypsy of the Year celebrated past and present gypsies with verve, vigor and heartfelt appreciation for those who give it their all eight shows a week. More than 250 gypsies, the most talented singers and dancers in the ensembles of Broadway and […]

In the words of celebrated lyricist Fred Ebb, “We’re a special kind of people known as show people.” And for the 24th year, the best and brightest Broadway show people showed just how special they are with a rousing, emotional and heart-pounding edition of Gypsy of the Year. The annual event is the culminating celebration […]

The 23rd Annual Gypsy of the Year Competition raised an all-time high $4,895,253, thanks to the tireless work of 53 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies during six weeks of intensive fundraising this fall.The grand total was announced at the December 6 performance of Gypsy of the Year, an afternoon of songs, original skits and dances […]

Well, Hello Dolly … and a most gracious and high-stepping bow to the extraordinary and generous enthusiasm of 63 Broadway, Off-Broadway and national touring companies whose amazing fundraising efforts will allow BC/EFA to provide essential services support for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States. An afternoon of standing ovations at […]

An enthralled Palace Theatre audience leapt to its feet when Bernadette Peters and Superior Donuts’Michael McKean(#1)announced that a record-breaking $4,630,695 had been raised during the six weeks of collections by Broadway, Off-Broadway and National Tour companies. This astonishing total from 2009’s GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition surpassed the previous record of $3,927,000 raised in 2007 […]

Since 1989, Gypsy Of The Year’s 20 Editions Have Raised A Grand Total of $35 Million!! The 20th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,061,000 had been raised by the 63 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Since 1989, the 20 editions of Gypsy […]

The 19th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION announced a total of $3,927,000 had been raised by the over 64 participating Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Tour companies to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. This beats the previous record of $3,420,000 set in 2004. To date, the 19 editions of GYPSY OF THE YEAR COMPETITION have […]

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About Gypsy of The Year

The first Gypsy of the Year Competition was held at the St. James Theatre on Tuesday, November 28, 1989. Hosted by Jonathan Hadary, Tyne Daly and the company of Gypsy, this fledging event featured gypsies from 12 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows and raised $70,000.